Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Well if you’re a regular at The Botanist or looking for somewhere for a festive tipple, you’ll want to head up on the roof at the city centre bar and restaurant.

The Monument Mall’s upper tier has proved a huge draw ever since it opened three years ago now (where has the time gone?!) and after its summer makeover, things have now taken a more Christmassy turn with a makeover fit for the season.

The warm blankets are back to keep revellers cosy in chilly temperatures as is the mulled wine, which is part and parcel of the run up to December 25 for many Geordies. If that’s not your drink of

And of course, like a Christmas tree, the roof terrace is also now full of twinkling lights and baubles, as well as some wreaths for that added Yuletide touch.